I Tried the $40 Vibrator That Everyone on Amazon Is Obsessed With

I did not want to get out of bed and write this article, but then I came thanks to this best-selling Amazon vibrator. Orgasms reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and act as a mood booster. I've been struggling with depression the past month if I'm going to go ahead and tell the truth. This whole experience was amplified by a recent breakup and the death of my grandma.

Naturally, we associate orgasms with sex and being horny, but there are other good reasons to get off. I often masturbate when I can't fall asleep, as orgasms release oxytocin, a feel-good hormone, that can act as a natural Ambien. I often joke that before making any major decisions, like screaming at your boyfriend or sending an angry email, you should get off first, and see how you feel.

Before I came, I felt very sad and wondered how the hell I could review this pretty purple vibrator. So instead of feeling shitty, I fought fire with fire, turned on some porn, and used my purple $40 Svakom Amy vibrator from Amazon to get off. It's sort of the Converses of sex toys: it works well for all occasions. From partnered sex to masturbating when you're so horny you Google "can I die from horniness?" the sleek, soft, purple and silver Amy vibrator fits all your orgasm needs. It helped me get up, remember that I'm an important and loved person with obligations, and also a grown woman who can't lie around feeling sorry for myself every day. Sometimes you just have to grow a pair and bust a nut.

While masturbating myself out of grief and despair would be cool, don't worry, I have an invaluable support system, a top-notch therapist, and excellent anti-depressants. I'm working on that meditation practice. But sometimes, when we're feeling stuck, we just need a bit of a mood boost to remind us that life can feel good, and orgasms are healthier than drugs.

Amazon describes this sex toy as a wand vibrator, but it's chiller than a Hitachi magic wand. It fits snuggly in your hand and is curved for an internal massage, but works for external clitoral orgasms, too. In my opinion, it's the perfect size, because it's big enough to work both externally and internally, but unlike some wand vibrators, you can also toss it to the side after you come and it won't hog your whole bed. It's USB-charged, so you get to feel high-tech and plug it into your computer. Perhaps most importantly, it's made with body-safe silicone. You'd be surprised at how many sex toys contain unsafe ingredients, so always check the product description. The sex toy has six vibration modes and five different intensities, so there are as many ways to get off as reasons to masturbate.

Thank you, Amy, for filling me with oxytocin and reminding me that even when the world is painful, there are pleasures worth being present for, such as orgasms. And, if you work from home, I highly suggest masturbating if you're feeling stuck or unmotivated. I recommend this product to everyone and I remind you, and myself, that while sometimes it takes work to boost your mood, there's also plenty ahead in all of our lives for lust and love, too.